In-My-Tub-Tuesday: The sweet success of B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub

Scrub-a-dub-dub, therein lies the rub.

See, I have tried scrub upon scrub upon scrub and while I have found that a few are almost right (great scent or moisturizing or clean-rinsing), I have never found the perfect recipe…until now.

B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub ($15/ 18-ounce tub)

A Perfect Recipe

This past weekend I took along this sweet little treat to a wedding in New Orleans where I was the maid of honor.

I needed to be soft, moisturized and, darn it, I wanted to glow! Is that too much for a girl to ask?

I tried  B&E Soap & Scrub Co.’s Vanilla Oatmeal Brown Sugar Body Scrub on the night before the rehearsal dinner and was downright giddy about the results! Like, took me awhile to sleep-giddy!
I was thoroughly exfoliated and left with baby soft, glowing, non-greasy, deeply moisturized skin!
The best part? I smelled like a homemade oatmeal molasses cookie and there was virtually no trace of sugar or grease in the tub.

It’s fat free sugar scrub! Yayayayayaya!

With the brown sugar, oatmeal, jojoba, sweet almond, olive oil and shea butter, my skin had no choice but to be gently, deeply and deliciously hydrated.

What a treat, indeed!

Quite honestly, it is the only scrub I have found that both men and woman will go gaga over. Really. I mean, you smell good, you’re soft and there’s no product remnant? Gaga, I tell you.

And while it might smell sinful, it doesn’t leave any inches on your hips. In fact, it’s a deliciously sweet treat that actually leaves you looking better!

Who can say no to that?

“Not I” said the fly.

I am so thankful to my good friend-neighbor, Matty, for introducing me to this delightful treat. Although, I might not be as grateful now that I’m seriously addicted.

But lucky for me, at only $15 per 18-ounce pop, I can indulge in the sweetness and softness almost nightly.

 

xoxo,

BF

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$15/ 8 oz.

 

Thirsty Thursday: BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch

BeautyFrosting's Blackberry Patch Punch
BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch

When I was thinking of the loveliest punch for Labor Day I immediately thought this! I originally tried it back at my Classic Southern Easter dinner and it was a huge hit!

Since I had adults, non-drinkers and children at my dinner, I kept it unspirited but added mixing options on the side. If you want a spirited version, I highly recommend making it a Bourbon Blackberry Patch Punch! Delish!

Try it and, as always, let me knw your results and thoughts!

xoxo,

BF

BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch

BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch 

64 oz. Trader Joes’ Blackberry Crush Juice

1 bottle Cost Plus World Market Blackberry Pomegranate Soda

1/2 gallon Limeade

2 – 2 Liter Ginger Ale

2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract

Blackberries & Mint Sprigs to garnish

Combine all in a punch bowl/pitcher/server.

Garnish mixed punch with mint and blackberries. Set aside some to garnish glasses.

Serve each glass with mint and blackberry

And, if a cocktail is desired, add a bottle of bourbon to the mix. Or, if entertaining all ages, put the bourbon, as an add-in, on the side.

Tanya sipping BF’s Blackberry Patch Punch

Super easy, super lovely and super tasty in no time at all! Happy Labor Day weekend!
Stay safe and take care out there, lovely friends!

 

xoxo,
BF

 

Thirsty Thursday: Arnold Palmer

I was at a restaurant the other day, here in Dallas, and asked for an Arnold Palmer.

I received a blank stare.
They didn’t know what it was.
So I realized that a lot of you, out there, may not know what it is either.
And you really, really should as it is the ultimate in refreshing summer beverages!
In Los Angeles, Arnold Palmers are big-non-alcoholic brunch drinks.
Not too sweet and not too tart, it’s the perfect, hydrating, sweet-tart bev!
Refreshing and light, it is a super popular drink named after the famed golfer, Arnold Palmer. It’s said to be his favorite beverage!
And now, may it be one of yours!
It can also be served at lunches, picnics and showers as a great alternative to too-sweet punch!

Thirsty Thursday: Arnold Palmer

 Arnold Palmer
1/2 c. Lemonade
1/2 c. Iced Tea
Mix together. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lemon wedge and/or a mint sprig.
xoxo,
BF
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In-My-Tub-Tuesday: Seaweed Bath Company’s Wildly Natural Soothing Eucalyptus & Peppermint Body Wash

When Christine, the green goddess from Eco-Emi, tells me I need to try something. I listen. She sent me this bottle of Seaweed Bath Company’s Wildly Natural Soothing Eucalyptus & Peppermint Body Wash and I looked forward to trying it in my nightly bath. Boy, am I glad I got to try it!

Seaweed Bath Company's Wildly Natural Soothing Bath Wash: Eucalyptus & Peppermint Scent ($16.89)

Seaweed Bath Company's Wildly Natural Soothing Bath Wash: Eucalyptus & Peppermint Scent ($16.89)

Seaweed extract, kukui and neem oils soothed my skin in a relaxing, invigorating bath. And the Eucalyptus and Peppermint scent left me feeling clean head to toe and relaxed and ready for bed.

And best of all? It is paraben, sulfate, gluten and dye free. Hooray for all of us with sensitive skin!

Created by a longtime psoriasis sufferer, The Seaweed Bath Co. is dedicated to fighting psoriasis, eczema and dry skin sufferers naturally with their thoughtful recipe of specific species of seaweed with high-quality, all-natural ingredients that help manage severely irritated skin.

So get yours today online at The Seaweed Bath Company!

xoxo,

BF

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Frosting Friday: BeautyFrosting’s Boy or Girl? CreamCup Cupcakes

So, my sweet neighbor-friends, Hope and Jay, asked me to be part of their Reveal The Baby’s Sex Shower. Yaya! But, now, I had a verrry big secret to keep.

A secret can either be stressful or fun! In this case, it was DEFINITELY the latter!

Boy or Girl? Baby Shower Cupcakes

The hardest part was figuring out how to keep the blue or pink-hued frosting away from prying neighbors’ eyes!

I always turn to my Easy Sour CreamCup Cupcakes recipe when I have a big batch like this one! 72 cupcakes, y’all!!!

6 dozen Boy or Girl Cupcakes

So, here we go:

BeautyFrosting’s Easy Sour CreamCup Cupcakes

1 stick (1/2 c) Butter, softened

2/3 c. water

3 eggs

1 c. sour cream

1 box White Cake Mix

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine water and butter. Add eggs one at a time and mix completely until a bit foamy. Add sour cream and mix well. Add cake mix, one cup at a time. Stir until baby-butt smooth.

Pour into 24 cupcake cups in pans.

Bake for 25-35 minutes.

BF Bite: If you’re unsure if they’re done, gently insert a toothpick or sharp knife into center of center cupcake. If it comes out dry, they’re ready! If it’s still wet, they need to bake some more!

BF’s Sweet CreamCup Frosting

1 c. Butter-flavored Crisco (room temp)
1 c. Unsalted Butter (room temp)
8 cups confectioner’s sugar
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 c. Heavy Whipping Cream (add until desired texture is met)
Cream butter and sugar until well-blended.
Add confectioners sugar cup by cup. Add vanilla and salt.
Add heavy cream as needed, as you go, until fluffy, creamy buttercream is achieved.
Filling
Set aside 1/3 of frosting for filling.
Add 1/2 c. of seedless raspberry jam to frosting. Mix until evenly distributed.It will give the cupcakes a little zing! Add either pink or blue food coloring. In the case of Hope & Jay, it was pink!
Now, for proper filling, you really wanna have a Bismarck tip (Wilton #230).

Wilton Bismarck tip #230

Trust me. It will make life much sweeter for you.
Take the tip (which you have attached to pink/blue raspberry frosting-filled icing bag) and insert the tip into the center of the cupcake. Squeeze. And withdraw the tip.
Do this for all cupcakes.
You’ll have a lovely frosting-filled cupcake like so:

It's a girl!!!

 Next, frost with your Sweet CreamCup frosting. And decorate with an even-number of alternating pink and blue question marks.
What to do if the sex is undetermined at this point? YELLOW!!!
xoxo,
BF

Easter Recipe: BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch

BeautyFrosting's Blackberry Patch Punch

BeautyFrosting's Blackberry Patch Punch

My Blackberry Patch Punch was a HIT!
When I was preparing the menu for my Classic, Southern Easter dinner, I thought it would be so nice to have the perfect Easter punch. I looked online but there were no fitting recipes. See, when I think Easter, I think purple.
So I thought of blackberries and mint and, ta-dah, a new recipe was born.

Since I had adults, non-drinkers and children at my dinner, I kept it unspirited but added mixing options on the side. If you want a spirited version, I highly recommend making it a Bourbon Blackberry Patch Punch! Delish!

Try it and, as always, let me knw your results and thoughts!

xoxo,

BF

BeautyFrosting's Blackberry Patch Punch

BeautyFrosting’s Blackberry Patch Punch 

64 oz. Trader Joes’ Blackberry Crush Juice

1 bottle Cost Plus World Market Blackberry Pomegranate Soda

1/2 gallon Limeade

2 – 2 Liter Ginger Ale

2 tbsp. Vanilla Extract

Blackberries & Mint Sprigs to garnish

Combine all in a punch bowl/pitcher/server.

Garnish mixed punch with mint and blackberries. Set aside some to garnish glasses.

Serve each glass with mint and blackberry

And, if a cocktail is desired, add a bottle of bourbon to the mix. Or, if entertaining all ages, put the bourbon, as an add-in, on the side.

Tanya sipping BF's Blackberry Patch Punch

Super easy, super lovely and super tasty in no time at all!

 

Recipe Box: BeautyFrosting’s Perfect Pistachio Cupcakes

BeautyFrosting's Perfect Pistachio Cupcakes

 

 

Want a sure-fire cupcake hit for your party or function?
Here you go, beauties.
I came up with this for my BeautyFrosting Cupcakes & Cocktails Debut Party and they were the most-loved cupcakes I’ve ever met.
I think it might be my favorite cupcake recipe thus far.
And soooo easy!
And beautiful!
Perfect for Easter, St.Patrick’s Day, Christmas, showers, birthday parties (where green is the color of choice) and more!
And now it’s yours. Just one catch…
If you try it, please let me know your results and remarks!

BeautyFrosting's Perfect Pistachio Cupcakes

BeautyFrosting’s Perfect Pistachio Cupcakes 
(can be amended for Pistachio cake)1 pkg. Yellow Cake mix
1 pkg. (3.5 oz) Pistachio Instant Pudding mix
3 eggs
1 c. Sprite or (Lemon-Lime soda)
1/2 c. oil
1 tsp. Almond, or Pistachio, extractMix oil, water and eggs first until it foams to the top of the bowl.
Add cake mix and mix until smooth.
Pour into 24 cupcake tins and bake at 18-24 minutes at 350 degrees.
Let cool.

BeautyFrosting’s Perfect Pistachio Buttercream Frosting
1 c. Butter-flavored Crisco (room temp)
1 c. Unsalted Butter (room temp)
8 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 pkg. (3.5 oz) Pistachio Instant Pudding Mix
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 c. Heavy Whipping Cream (add until desired texture is met)
Cream butter and sugar until well-blended.
Add confectioners sugar cup by cup.  Add pistachio instant pudding. Add vanilla and salt.
Add heavy cream as needed, as you go, until fluffy, creamy buttercream is achieved.
This recipe makes an abundance of frosting. But just store it securely in your fridge and next week, I’ll bring my Pistachio Thumbprint Cookie recipe to you so you can use the rest of it! Efficient, non?
Frost cupcakes and top with any of the following: maraschino cherry, mint sprig, pistachio, decoration.
Indulge, beauties! These are worth it!
xoxo,
BF
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